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Closing date for applications: midnight Sunday 27th April 2025Salary: Starting from £56,500 per annum, full time equivalent (depending on experience)Terms: c10-month fixed term contract with a view to extending; part time hours will be considered.&nbsp;Bloomsbury General is looking for a passionate and dynamic commercial fiction Editorial Director / Publishing Director for a fixed term parental cover, 4 or 5 days per week, to start in approximately August.The successful candidate will have a proven track record of commissioning and publishing bestselling commercial fiction – from romance to bookclub fiction, debut authors to brand names. They will be as excited by growing major established names as they are by launching new voices. Authors on the list include&nbsp;Alex Aster, Ali McNamara, Bal Khabra, Bianca Gillam, Kate Dramis, Kate Fagan, Katie Fforde, Moira Macdonald, Rebecca Reid and more.In collaboration with the Head of Bloomsbury General, the successful candidate will help to deliver our general fiction strategy, inspiring sales, marketing and publicity teams as well as authors and agents along the way. Sincere passion for and a deep understanding of the commercial fiction market is a must for this role.&nbsp;About the teamBloomsbury General is the commercial heart of Bloomsbury. We publish fiction and non-fiction for readers seeking entertainment and escape, as much as challenge and inspiration. We are home to Stuart Turton, Laura Purcell, Sally Smith, the cast and creators of Ghosts and Gladiators, Penny Lancaster, Samantha Shannon, Alan Moore, Brittney Arena, Ali McNamara, Katie Fforde, Alex Aster, Bal Khabra and many more.Bloomsbury General was launched just two years ago. Since then we have published six Sunday Times bestsellers, the bestselling paperback original of 2024 and we have launched our new SFF imprint, Archer, to sit alongside our already well-established crime/thriller imprint, Raven. We publish very selectively, investing time, energy and budget in our authors and their books for the long-term. Tasks and responsibilities<ul><li>Oversee and deliver the Publishing Director’s general fiction list, consisting of 8-10 new titles per year across household names, debuts and ongoing authors</li><li>Creative and financial responsibility for the Publishing Director’s general fiction list</li><li>Deliver outstanding author and agent care</li><li>Work closely with all departments across the business to deliver best-in-class publishing</li><li>Editing</li><li>Potential to acquire a select number of titles in accordance with established strategy</li><li>Research and market awareness for the list</li><li>Work closely with the senior team at Bloomsbury General to keep driving the new division forwards</li><li>Line management responsibility for an editorial assistant</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>A can-do team player approach with entrepreneurial know-how</li><li>Outstanding interpersonal and negotiation skills</li><li>Drive, determination and commercial creativity</li><li>The ability to think big without losing sight of the details</li><li>A clear track-record of successful commercial publishing</li><li>A demonstrable ability to work well with others to advance common goals</li><li>Excellent editorial and creative skills</li><li>Knowledge of and passion for the gamut of commercial fiction</li><li>Fluency in the finances of publishing</li><li>Ideally, you will have experience publishing big brand names </li><li>Ideally, you will have line-management experience</li></ul> Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office (50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP) on a hybrid-working pattern. You will be required to be in the office on Mondays and Tuesdays. For the rest of the week you can work from home or you can come into the office as you prefer.&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the URL LINK ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by midnight Sunday 27th April 2025.For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:&nbsp;Working Pattern<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>&nbsp;Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>&nbsp;Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Editorial director / publishing director FTC

Closing date: 27 April 2025&nbsp;Contract: Full-time permanent contractSalary: £27,000 per annumLocation: Hybrid working potential, based in Central London&nbsp;Love illustrated books and brilliantly told stories? Join our Children’s team at Thames &amp; Hudson and help bring bold, beautiful titles to life.Thames &amp; Hudson is the leading global publisher of illustrated books on the visual arts. We are looking for a well organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Editorial Assistant with excellent communication skills (written and spoken) to support the small team producing our award-winning list of children’s books. Based in London, the Editorial Assistant will work on a wide range of tasks, providing essential editorial and administrative support within a fast-paced, creative environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide editorial assistance across the children’s list, including research, fact-checking, copy-editing, indexing, proofreading and keying in corrections</li><li>Oversee all titles from final text through to publication, which includes liaising with our US office to generate Americanised text, and checking final text PDFs, plotters and F&amp;Gs before print</li><li>Communicate reprint corrections to the Reprints Coordinator</li><li>Coordinate weekly work-in-progress meetings for the Children’s team </li><li>Independently manage first-time paperback and board book releases</li><li>Provide general administration support including processing invoices, organising meetings and taking notes, and arranging author copies</li><li>Provide commissioning support by drafting contracts, conducting ad hoc market research, assisting with publishing proposals and drafting sales copy as required</li><li>Act as the main point of contact between the Children’s team and other internal departments </li><li>Communicate directly with external authors, editors, consultants and publishing partners as required, including to chase manuscripts and author questionnaires and to send sales summaries</li><li>Independently manage the children’s book fair catalogue, and check and correct children’s titles in both the UK and US trade sales catalogues</li><li>Organize book fair appointments and liaise with international publishers in relation to bought-in titles</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Impeccable proofreading skills and an excellent command of English spelling and grammar</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills </li><li>Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing demands</li><li>Reliable, methodical and conscientious and able to consistently deliver </li><li>A proactive approach to problem-solving </li><li>Confident and diplomatic liaising with third parties from a wide range of backgrounds </li><li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality </li><li>Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages</li><li>Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Acrobat Pro</li><li>A demonstrable interest in illustrated children’s publishing</li></ul>Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.At Thames &amp; Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to Sophie Castle at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@thameshudson.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@thameshudson.co.uk</a>. Use the cover letter to address how you meet the requirements above. The deadline for applications is 27 April 2025.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.Some of the benefits of working with us, apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, we offer:<ul><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Profit share scheme</li><li>Interest-free loan for rent deposit or season travel ticket</li><li>Discounts off our lovely T&amp;H books and co-editions</li><li>Generous pension contributions</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme</li><li>Free entry into hundreds of museums and galleries, nationwide</li></ul>And more!

Thames & Hudson Headquarters

Thames & Hudson Ltd

Editorial assistant, Children’s Publishing

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 5th May 2025 BSTRole: Full-Time&nbsp;Salary: £27,215 - £35,850 (depending on experience)Location: Wolverhampton Join Usborne’s creative team in Wolverhampton and help design books that spark wonder—from sticker adventures and novelty flaps to wipe-clean learning and vibrant puzzles. If you’ve got flair, originality, and a love of great design, we’d love to see what you can do.Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling That’s not my… series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction from acclaimed authors such as Holly Bourne and Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé – with everything from Magic Painting to Politics for Beginners in between. &nbsp;You can see our books here at&nbsp;<a href="https://usborne.com/gb/" target="_blank">usborne.com</a>. &nbsp;&nbsp;Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.&nbsp;The DepartmentYou will be part of a team of writer/editors and designers in our Wolverhampton office who create a wide variety of books including sticker books, puzzle books, activity books, sound books, reference books, and jigsaws. You can see some of the books our team create here:<ul><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/wipe-clean-easter-activities-9781801319164" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/wipe-clean-easter-activities-9781801319164</a> </li><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/big-activity-book-dinosaurs-9781836041177" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/big-activity-book-dinosaurs-9781836041177</a></li><li><a href="https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-scratch-activities-under-the-sea-9781805076964" target="_blank">https://usborne.com/gb/usborne-scratch-activities-under-the-sea-9781805076964</a></li></ul>&nbsp;The RoleAs a designer no two days will be the same. You will get to engage your creative skills working with talented writers and fantastic artists, from thinking up new novelty and sticker books, working out books with peep through holes or ingenious flaps or maybe creating activities to help young children learn to read and write. You will be working on an amazing range of imaginative books, with design that makes books jump off the shelf and make people want to read them.We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic and creative designer, with strong drawing skills, a flair for design, typography, illustration and most importantly a passion for creativity. You will need to work well under your own direction and with a creative team, developing eye-catching, fascinating books.&nbsp;ExperienceYou may have just graduated from your studies in a design-led course, or you may have a couple of years of experience in a similar design role but be looking for the next step in your career. Whichever it is, you must have a good working knowledge of Adobe CC - InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop and have a passion for great design.Our department is a busy one so the ability to juggle projects, communicate well within and outside of the team and be able to adapt to changes in direction is a must.&nbsp;Location and BenefitsThis role is based in our Wolverhampton office and we work a 35-hour working week, where after a successful initial induction period (where we require new staff to work in the office for 4 days per week) we then operate a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, which optimises our opportunities for creative collaboration and contact with our colleagues.In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:<ul><li>25 days paid holiday entitlement increasing with service to 30 days after 5 years.</li><li>Industry-leading Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured and Mental Health First Aiders.</li><li>Healthcare Cashback scheme.</li><li>Virtual GP service.</li><li>Enhanced Family Friendly benefits.</li><li>Paid Volunteer Day.</li><li>Rewards and Discount services and shopping.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme.</li><li>75% discount on Usborne books.</li></ul>&nbsp;Recruitment ProcessUnfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and therefore applicants must have the right to permanently live and work in the UK at the point of application.You will be asked to submit selected examples of your work as PDF's via email as part of the selection process (full instructions given). We anticipate conducting first interviews in person with shortlisted candidates starting the week commencing 19th May. A design test and subsequent interview will take place with finalists in early/mid-June.Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the application and/or recruitment process.Usborne is dedicated to building a diverse taskforce that reflects the wide range of communities that read our books globally. Decisions are made based on the individual’s skills and experiences and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics in Publishing.&nbsp;AI noticeThe use of AI has become more prevalent in recruitment application answers and content and whilst AI is undoubtedly a useful tool, we'd like to see your original ideas and creativity in your portfolio, not work that has been generated by an AI tool.&nbsp;Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Usborne Publishing Ltd

Usborne Publishing

Non-Fiction Children's book designer – Wolverhampton

Closing date for application: Wednesday 23rd April 2025Salary: £39,000 - £45,600 per annum + &nbsp;bonus + carTerm: Full-time permanent positionLocation: Home based within the territory (North of England and Scotland)&nbsp;Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for education? Join Bloomsbury Academic as our Higher Education Sales Representative for the North of England and Scotland, and help bring leading textbooks and digital resources to universities across the region.Bloomsbury Academic are currently recruiting for a Higher Education Sales Representative to manage and grow sales through higher education institutions in the North of England and Scotland.&nbsp;Working as part of the Higher Education sales team you will be expected to generate new business opportunities and maintain existing business by developing relationships with lecturers and higher education institutions to drive growth in our textbook adoptions and digital platforms.&nbsp; Responsibilities<ul><li>To reach and, ideally, exceed sales targets, objectives and KPIs as given each year in the territory as a whole</li><li>Lead direct sales contact with key decision makers and budget holders such as Head of Department, Director of Studies, Deans or, key library contacts in own territory, sourcing new contacts as required</li><li>Achieve complete market coverage for Bloomsbury Higher Education textbooks across the territory</li><li>Use consultative selling techniques to identify key stakeholders’ needs and match products to those requirements, presenting ideas and winning adoptions and direct sales</li><li>Develop commercially focussed relationships with the key channel partners across the region to ensure the HE needs are met and targets are achieved</li><li>Keep Salesforce CRM up to date and analyse tracked opportunities and activity to ensure everything is accurate and a detailed pipeline of new and existing business opportunities is evident</li><li>Report on market trends and sales performance to Head of Higher Education Sales</li><li>Work with editorial teams to identify custom publishing opportunities&nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Proven successful field sales record in a relevant market</li><li>Excellent relationship builder</li><li>Strong customer focus</li><li>Excellent commercial skills with the ability to deliver recommendations</li><li>Ability to plan, implement and communicate company and group sales strategies</li><li>Excellent sales and negotiation skills</li><li>Creative thinker and problem solver</li><li>Professionalism at all levels</li><li>Self-motivated and willing to learn new skills</li><li>Strong organisational skills and good time management</li><li>Up to date with market knowledge</li><li>Fluent written and spoken English</li><li>Current valid full UK driving license</li></ul>Please apply via the URL below with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Wednesday 23rd April 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li><li>Other Benefits</li><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul> Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 14 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing ResourcesFor additional benefits see our website.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Higher Education sales representative - field based

Closing date: 23rd April at 11.59pmSalary: £36,500 - £42,000 per annum This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, collaborative division and make a meaningful contribution at Bloomsbury Publishing.This role within the adult editorial team offers an experienced and pro-active individual the opportunity to work with Bloomsbury’s editors, sales, metadata and marketing teams to creatively and effectively curate the existing rich backlist across fiction and non-fiction and drive readers to our books.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Drive consumer engagement, working closely with colleagues in marketing, editorial, sales and metadata to make sure readers find our books across all formats </li><li>Managing and optimising metadata across Bloomsbury backlist with the metadata team</li><li>Taking on responsibility for all film tie-ins, and proposing or advising on anniversary editions, cultural moments, reissues and repackaging of author backlists </li><li>Identifying commercial opportunities from the backlist and finding appropriate routes to market </li><li>Creating impactful and market-appropriate copy for AIs, retailers and covers for new paperbacks and backlist titles</li><li>Running the quarterly backlist working group with stakeholders from sales, marketing and publicity</li><li>Being a passionate advocate for the Bloomsbury brand, and working with editorial and marketing on messaging </li><li>Maintaining good relationships with authors, agents and other publishing stakeholders, providing the highest standards of author care</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>A demonstrable passion for publishing, particularly Bloomsbury titles, is essential</li><li>The successful candidate will have strong market awareness and ability to identify trends </li><li>Ability to write engaging and commercial copy </li><li>Ability to work independently and efficiently </li><li>Excellent communication skills </li><li>Creative thinker</li><li>Ability to understand contracts and licences and work with agents</li><li>Able to brief market-appropriate covers</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position.&nbsp; However, we would consider applications (a minimum of three days a week) from outstanding candidates who can demonstrate prioritisation skills and a level of experience and efficiency that would allow them to work part-time.The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are: Monday and TuesdayPlease apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23rd April 2025.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 13 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;For additional benefits see belowBloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Backlist editor, Adult Editorial

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd AprilSalary: £39,000 - £48,500Term: The role is a&nbsp;full-time permanent position &nbsp;Are you full of ideas and ready to become a key part of the Lifestyle Marketing team, and be the driving force behind high-impact marketing campaigns and brand growth?We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic (Senior) Marketing Manager (title dependent on experience) to manage industry-best Lifestyle, Cookery and Gift campaigns and grow our online Lifestyle communities. Are you full of ideas and energy? Ready to become a key part of the Lifestyle Marketing team and be the driving force behind high-impact marketing campaigns and brand growth.As the UK’s leading independent publisher, Bloomsbury is unique in the world of publishing. We have the commercial clout of a big conglomerate and the nimble energy of an indie that allows us to publish with attentiveness and creativity. Bloomsbury Lifestyle is known for its high-quality authors and visually standout books and the (Senior) Marketing Manager will work across a range of verticals including cookery and craft, nature and gardening, interiors and beauty, mind-body-spirit and personal development as well as entertaining reference and gift – all high quality and distinct.&nbsp;Our list is already home to bestselling, internationally-recognised brands like Dishoom, Tom Kerridge and Paul Hollywood; to brilliantly giftable titles from River Cottage, League of the Lexicon and Skye McAlpine; and to exciting new social media stars such as Poppy Okotcha, Jon Watts and Poppy Cooks. As a team we are active in acquiring and publishing showstopping talent across multiple areas and the new role will be an important voice in this conversation.You’ll report to the Head of Marketing, Lifestyle, and join an award-winning, collaborative and friendly marketing team that works across Fiction and Non-Fiction. You will inspire those you work alongside and work with them to build effective strategies for brands, imprints, communities and channels, at a pivotal time in Bloomsbury’s divisional growth. &nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Creating, implementing, managing and analysing campaigns which use the full marketing mix to bring our cookery, illustrated and wellbeing titles to life for readers</li><li>Contributing to conversations around acquisitions with strong up-to-date trend and market awareness</li><li>Clearly and effectively communicating strategy and updates with all key stakeholders, internal and external</li><li>Leading the relationship with editorial and sales for your titles</li><li>Devising and delivering the Bloomsbury Cooks brand channel strategy, working closely with the Head of Marketing (Lifestyle) to set and meet KPIs across channels and communities</li><li>Creating engaging and on-point content, ranging from sales materials to consumer-facing assets, from online to outdoor; working with designers and other creative professionals to deliver creatives and visual materials on time and within budget; liaising with external media agencies</li><li>Collaborating with authors and their teams to develop enticing promotional strategies for book campaigns and beyond</li><li>Developing and deepening Bloomsbury’s strong relationship with food and lifestyle influencers</li><li>Proactively pursuing partnerships with brand partners, media partners and key stakeholders to increase brand visibility</li><li>Collaborating with global Bloomsbury marketing teams to ensure joined-up global campaigns</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Strong marketing experience – ideally within non-fiction and/or lifestyle/wellbeing/cookery space</li><li>Experience working with established brands, platform authors and their respective teams</li><li>Creative vision, with excellent negotiation and persuasion skills to see that vision through and bring everyone on the journey</li><li>Superb visual and copywriting skills, with an impeccable eye for detail</li><li>Good understanding of and passion for the cookery, lifestyle and wellness landscape, media platforms, and digital marketing opportunities</li><li>An understanding of and flair for creating engaging social media promotion</li><li>Excellent organisation and multi-tasking skills</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate to stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Experience cross-promoting with external brands and organisations</li></ul>&nbsp;The role is based at&nbsp;our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are Mondays and Tuesdays.Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Wednesday 23rd April 2025.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. &nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 14 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;For additional benefits see our website.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(Senior) marketing manager - Lifestyle

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd of April 2025 at 11.59pmTerm: The role is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent positionSalary: &nbsp;£27,000 per annum Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is looking for a highly organised and motivated individual to join our very busy Children’s Production Department as Production Assistant.This role will work on a prestigious backlist and reports to the Deputy Head of Production, Children’s Production Division.Reporting to the&nbsp;Deputy Head of Production, key tasks will include costing and processing colour and mono reprints, co-editions, backlist eBooks and some POD along with providing administrative support to the team. Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude</li><li>Excellent organisational and time-management skills</li><li>Keen eye for detail and a good head for numbers</li><li>IT skills (knowledge of Office is essential and familiarity with Adobe products and Biblio 3 desirable)</li></ul>&nbsp;The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp; Allocated office days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.&nbsp;Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via our website detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Tuesday 22nd of April 2025.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications.&nbsp;Bloomsbury Benefits&nbsp;As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays –&nbsp;take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 13 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources&nbsp;For additional benefits see our careers pageBloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here:&nbsp;<a href="http://booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">http://booktradeentrysupport.org</a>

Production assistant, Children’s

Closing date for applications: 21st April 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: London Living WageLocation: Hybrid with 2 days per week in the office&nbsp;Hours: 35 hours per weekDuration: 12 monthsStart date: June 2025 &nbsp; Excited by and interested in marketing and music publishing, with an eagerness to develop your skills in an entry-level role?<a href="https://www.harrisonparrott.com/" target="_blank">HarrisonParrott</a> is a world-renowned arts management company dedicated to representing and nurturing exceptional talent across the classical music and performing arts sectors. With a global reach, HarrisonParrott provides innovative artist management, consultancy, and project delivery, shaping the future of the arts through collaboration and creativity. Its flagship initiatives broaden artistic horizons beyond traditional boundaries, this can be seen with the HP Foundation.As marketing and publishing intern, you will support the running of HarrisonParrott’s Marketing team and Birdsong Music Publishing, a HarrisonParrott Associated Company. This is an ideal role for someone with a passion for music, excellent communication and copywriting skills, knowledge of social media and attention to detail. &nbsp; &nbsp;What you'll be doingBirdsong Music Publishing: Catalogue and score/parts administration<ul><li>Proofread copyright information, instrumentation list, commissioner, programme notes and relevant details on scores</li><li>Create title pages to fit Birdsong’s house style using Adobe Acrobat</li><li>Assist with uploading scores to the digital sheet music hub including inputting metadata</li><li>Update Birdsong’s works catalogue.</li></ul>Birdsong Music Publishing: Marketing<ul><li>Ensure Birdsong’s website is accurate and up to date, performing regular checks and audits.</li><li>Day-to-day management of Birdsong’s social media channels (Instagram, X, Facebook and LinkedIn).</li><li>Creating and scheduling content for Birdsong’s social media channels using Canva and Hootsuite.</li><li>Writing news articles for the website.</li><li>Assist with creating monthly internal and external mailouts using Mailchimp.</li></ul>Birdsong Music Publishing: General<ul><li>Track composition performance dates on Overture.</li><li>Assist with research when necessary (e.g. A&amp;R research and Prize and Grant applications).</li><li>Use DISCO to upload recordings and create playlists.</li></ul>Marketing – Social Media<ul><li>Responsible for the process by which news and digital content is uploaded to social media channels (TikTok, X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn).</li><li>Day-to-day management of all social media channels.</li><li>Create a content calendar of regular social media posts using Hootsuite.</li><li>Assist with creation of weekly/monthly Instagram Reels for departments.</li><li>Create content for social media channels, including a selection of photographs, videos, and articles using Canva.</li></ul>Marketing – website and news<ul><li>Regular updates to the HP website including, but not limited to, adding reviews, videos, audio, photos, biographies, and concert calendars</li><li>Responsible for the weekly webnews process, ensuring news items are uploaded in a timely manner, proofread, and added to the appropriate pages on the website</li><li>Responsible for monthly albums webnews item</li><li>Assisting with building new artist and client pages on the website</li><li>Updating the monthly touring home page, track record, tour scheudles, and webnews</li><li>Assist with proofreading artist biographies</li></ul>Marketing – General<ul><li>BBC Music Magazine and Grammophone magazine reviews and clippings distribution to colleagues</li><li>Assist with creation of weekly internal newsletter</li><li>Assist with updating the company intranet &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>What you'll learn&nbsp;Marketing Skills<ul><li>Social Media Management: Learning how to manage and grow social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, X).</li><li>Content Creation: Using Canva and Hootsuite to design and schedule engaging posts, including videos, Reels, and articles.</li><li>Copywriting &amp; Proofreading: Writing website news articles, newsletters, and artist biographies with attention to detail.</li><li>Email Marketing: Assisting with Mailchimp campaigns for internal and external communication.</li><li>Website Management: Updating websites with new content, artist pages, and concert details.</li></ul>Music Publishing &amp; Administration<ul><li>Catalogue Management: Learning how to maintain and update a music publishing catalog, including proofreading copyright information and metadata entry.</li><li>Score &amp; Parts Administration: Handling digital sheet music, ensuring correct formatting and metadata for online distribution.</li><li>Tracking &amp; Research: Using tools like Overture to track performances and research grants or A&amp;R opportunities.</li><li>Playlist Curation: Uploading and organising music recordings in DISCO for internal and external use.</li></ul>Professional Development<ul><li>Project Management: Managing multiple deadlines across marketing and publishing tasks</li><li>Industry Knowledge: Gaining insight into music marketing, digital distribution, and publishing processes</li><li>Networking &amp; Communication: Collaborating with internal teams, artists, and industry professionals. &nbsp;</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Strong Communication &amp; Writing – Basic experience with writing and proofreading (e.g., university coursework, blogging, or social media posts)</li><li>Music Notation – Ability to read and interpret sheet music accurately</li><li>Metadata – A basic understanding of digital music organisation is useful but can be learned on the job</li><li>Interest in Music &amp; Marketing – A passion for music and curiosity about marketing, social media, and publishing</li><li>Attention to Detail – Ability to check information carefully (useful for proofreading and catalog updates)</li><li>Basic Organisational Skills – Managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines</li><li>Digital &amp; Technical Knowledge (Beneficial but not essential)</li><li>Social Media Awareness – Familiarity with platforms like Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, and Facebook</li><li>Canva &amp; Hootsuite – Some exposure to design tools or scheduling software (or willingness to learn)</li><li>Website Editing – Experience with updating websites (even basic knowledge of WordPress or similar is helpful)</li><li>Eagerness to Learn – This is a training role, so a proactive attitude and willingness to pick up new skills are key</li><li>Creativity &amp; Initiative – Bringing fresh ideas for content and marketing strategies</li><li>Team Player – Comfortable working collaboratively and supporting different teams</li><li>There are no formal academic requirements for this role; we welcome applicants from all educational backgrounds, with a keen interest in music, marketing, and publishing. &nbsp;</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul>This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

HarrisonParrott

Marketing and publishing intern

Closing date for applications: 22nd April 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based outside of London(+bonus +benefits)Location: Sheffield, LondonContract: Permanent Support a small number of Headline fiction editors see books through from acquisition to publication.Headline Fiction&nbsp;is the core fiction team within Headline Publishing Group which was&nbsp;founded in 1986 with a single promise at its heart – to publish the books people&nbsp;want to read. We remain faithful to that vision nearly four decades later.From chart toppers to award-winners, conversation starters to page-turners, our list offers brilliant books for every type of reader. We’re proud to be the home of&nbsp;some of the biggest,&nbsp;bestselling and most celebrated authors&nbsp;in fiction, including Martina Cole, Maggie O’Farrell, Steve Cavanagh, Jill Mansell, Victoria Hislop, Simon Scarrow, Dorothy Koomson and Deborah Harkness. And we continue to invest in new talent, launching an array of exciting new voices in recent years including Bolu Babalola, Alex Hay and Bobby Palmer.&nbsp; What you'll be doingReporting to the Editorial Director, you’ll be assisting a small number of editors in the Fiction team on their publishing, seeing books through from acquisition to publication. This will predominantly consist of working on books in the crime and thriller genre, but could involve working on books across the commercial fiction spectrum. You will get involved with all aspects of the publication process, from managing the copyediting and proofreading of manuscripts to liaising with authors and agents, reading and reporting on submissions, taking minutes and maintaining schedules.Meanwhile, you’ll be developing your commercial and creative skills through writing copy and honing metadata – and learning what it takes to acquire new fiction and how we build our publishing strategies and campaigns.This is a busy, collaborative, varied, but above all really rewarding entry role in publishing. Just ask someone who has done the job before:&nbsp;<blockquote>‘I joined the Headline Fiction team as an Editorial Assistant in 2021 and have enjoyed working on this varied and exciting list so much! If you’re an organised and creative person looking to develop your understanding of the fiction market, this is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the publishing of key brand authors and up-and-coming stars – while learning essential editorial skills from a talented and encouraging team.’Jessie Goetzinger-Hall (now Commissioning Editor)</blockquote> Who we are looking forFirst and foremost, we’re looking for someone who really loves books – especially crime and thriller fiction – and wants to throw themselves into learning how the editorial side of publishing works. You’ll be as full of creative energy as you are detail-orientated, thriving on working with brilliant authors and ideas as part of a dynamic editorial team.There are a few other things that will also be really important:<ul><li>You’ll be passionate about different ways of telling stories and interested in the publishing and media landscape, as well as the wider world around you</li><li>Your attention to detail will be meticulous</li><li>You’ll be calm and organised, and confident juggling lots of things at once</li><li>You’ll know your way around Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.</li><li>You will enjoy bringing your own ideas to work and working closely and collaboratively as part of a team – and with colleagues across all other departments in the division</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>This role can be based at our Sheffield or London office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. &nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

Closing date: 22nd April 2025Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based in Sheffield (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you a resourceful and proactive team player with a keen eye for the latest, buzzy TV drama or wellness trend?At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here. Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Orion commercial non-fiction is comprised of four distinct imprints:&nbsp;Seven Dials, our central home for commercial non-fiction, Orion Spring, our health and wellbeing imprint,&nbsp;Trapeze, our conversation-starting list publishing across non-fiction and fiction, and our new smart-thinking and expert-led list,&nbsp;Orion Ignite. We are a dynamic team of five senior commissioners and three supporting editors and assistants who are passionate about maintaining our reputation as an exciting home for talent publishing across genres. What you'll be doingOrion is seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Editorial Assistant to join our award-winning and dynamic non-fiction publishing team. In this role, you will report to the Editorial Director of Orion Spring, and will also support two other senior editorial staff. You will also provide essential support to our wider Orion non-fiction team, alongside another Editorial Assistant.As an Editorial Assistant, your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Administrative Support: Handle general office tasks, manage internal systems, organise meetings, take minutes, generate reports, track publishing timelines, update Biblio, process invoices, submit books for awards, manage book proof mailouts, and assist the team of commissioners and editors.</li><li>Editorial Tasks: Proofread covers, write copy, prepare paperback editions for production, address author and agent queries, and handle reprint corrections.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking forThe ideal candidate will be:<ul><li>Passionate, adaptable, and positive</li><li>Excited by the most commercial non-fiction publishing i.e. platform-led wellbeing, TV tie-in gift titles, cookery brands of the future, podcast publishing and celebrity memoir</li><li>Spotting new trends, listening to podcasts, watching the newest viral TV shows and expanding their knowledge across pop culture and wellbeing through social media</li><li>Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail</li><li>Proficient at multitasking and prioritising tasks effectively</li><li>Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills</li><li>Experienced in administration with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook</li></ul>You will also collaborate with various departments, including editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, and publicity. Proven office experience is essential. Some publishing experience would be an advantage. Join us and help keep our publishing operations running smoothly while contributing to a fast-paced and successful team. What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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